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Government forms Cabinet Committees, PM Modi, Sitharaman, Shah in Economic Affairs
The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
Master plan of Rs 424 crore for upgrading facilities at Badrinath temple: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
On Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a master plan worth Rs 424 crore for upgrading facilities at the Badrinath temple. The initiative aims to enhance pilgrimage experiences while balancing environmental sustainability and economic growth.
After proposing no tolls for poor highways, Nitin Gadkari asks officials to work on passes for cars
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed the introduction of monthly or annual passes for cars on the National Highway network to simplify toll collection and reduce commuter hassles. This suggestion comes alongside his call for tolls to be waived on poorly maintained highways, emphasizing the need for quality service before collecting tolls.
Highway tolls shouldn't be charged for pothole-filled or muddy roads, Nitin Gadkari tells highway agencies
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that highway agencies should not charge tolls for poorly maintained roads. Speaking at a global workshop on satellite-based tolling, he stressed that good services must precede toll collection. Gadkari addressed the inefficiencies and long wait times at toll plazas, promoting a GNSS-based toll collection system to enhance transparency and efficiency, reducing logistics costs and benefiting users.
GNSS-based toll collection to add Rs 10,000 crore to India’s toll revenue: Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at the international workshop on GNSS-based electronic toll collection in India, union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said since commercial vehicles including trucks account for 75% of annual toll revenue it is important that the new system is implemented on commercial vehicles first. India’s toll collection stood at Rs 64,809.86 crore in 2023-24 as against Rs 48,028.22 crore in 2022-23, an increase of 34.9%.
262 Lok Sabha members take oath; 'Modi, Modi; NEET' cries heard in house
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as the opening day of the new Lok Sabha began. The BJP MPs raised chants of 'Modi, Modi' and 'Jai Shri Ram'. Opposition INDIA bloc members held up copies of the Constitution during the oath. The 262 members took oaths in Hindi, English, native languages, and Sanskrit. Senior BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab presided over the oath-taking of new members.
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Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari were sworn in as members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Singh retained the Lucknow seat, Shah retured from Gandhinagar, and Gadkari from Nagpur. Senior members Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste took oath as well and will assist pro-tem speaker B Mahtab in administering oaths over two days. Opposition members K Suresh, T R Baalu, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay did not take their oaths in protest.
Indian electric two-wheelers better than global counterparts, says Ather Energy cofounder
Swapnil Jain, cofounder of Ather Energy, highlighted India's potential to emerge as a global leader in EV technology and design, attributing this progress to the government's 'Made in India' initiative. Jain also expressed optimism about future EV sales. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, was also present at the event.
How a tax sop has created a divide in India's motown
Indian automakers are at a crossroads as they navigate the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Consumers are showing a preference for hybrids over EVs, sparking debate among automakers. The government's proposed tax reduction for hybrids has divided industry leaders, with some advocating for incentives solely for electric vehicles. The potential impact on sales volumes and climate goals is a central point of contention.
On the way: Production of Bitumen using biomass
India plans to produce bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce imports and tackle stubble burning issues in road construction.
NHAI to begin work on Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel in J-K at earliest: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Monday that the NHAI will commence construction on the Rs 4,000-crore Chattergala tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir promptly. Gadkari chaired a review meeting the same day, attended by Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Jitendra Singh.
PM Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra, NSA Ajit Doval get 5-year extension
Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted a five-year extension to Principal Secretary PK Mishra and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, showing continuity and experience in his core team of Union ministers. The crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) remains unchanged with key ministers continuing in their roles.
Nitin Gadkari takes charge as Minister of Road Transport and Highways
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari assumed office as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for reassigning him in Modi's third term. Known as the "Highway Man of India," Gadkari has overseen the construction of over 54,858 km of national highways in the past decade.
Modi Cabinet portfolios allocated; Sitharaman retains finance ministry, Jaishankar to serve as EAM again
NDA Full List Ministry Portfolio: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on Monday by allocating key portfolios to ministers following their swearing-in ceremony. This cabinet formation includes 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge from the BJP and its allies, marking the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under his leadership
Cabinet sees 6 Maharashtra ministers including Gadkari, Goyal; State's strength dips by 2
In the recent induction of ministers into Modi's 3.0 coalition government, Maharashtra witnessed notable shifts in representation and dynamics. Let's delve into the details of these changes and the implications they hold for the state's political landscape.
Modi 3.0 is here! Familiar faces, fresh additions, and the big portfolio puzzle
In a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Narendra Modi and his team of 71 took oath, marking the start of Modi 3.0. This new term retains key members from the previous government while introducing many fresh faces. The focus now shifts to the allocation of portfolios.
Modi Cabinet 3.0: Here are 10 ministers who retained key portfolios
The Modi-led government announced the allocation of portfolios for several BJP Lok Sabha members, ensuring key ministers like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar retain their positions from Modi 2.0. New assignments include Ashwini Vaishnaw as Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. Nitin Gadkari continues as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Sarbananda Sonowal as Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets agriculture and rural development, JP Nadda health, and Manohar Lal Khattar power, reflecting continuity and change in the cabinet.
Nitin Gadkari retains Road Transport and Highways Ministry for third time; Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra to be MoS
One day after being sworn in, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is poised to continue his tenure overseeing the Road Transport and Highways Ministry for the third consecutive term. Moreover, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra will join the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways as Ministers of State (MoS) to assist Gadkari in his responsibilities.
Pre-swearing-in meeting: BJP leaders, allies meet Modi ahead of oath-taking ceremony
Amidst anticipation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union Council of Ministers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to welcome several new faces into the government. As the swearing-in ceremony approaches, here's a glimpse into the potential lineup and the dynamics at play:
Continuity in key ministries will be welcomed by markets: Swaminathan Aiyar
As of now, I think it is just settling down. Yes, it is a coalition cabinet as was the last one. And yes, in this one, the allies will have some more representation, but it remains continuity for the most part, continuity and the BJP stamp on it is unmistakable.
White kurta and churidar with blue jacket: Modi's pick for 3rd swearing-in ceremony as PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a white kurta and churidar accented with a blue chequered jacket for his oath-taking ceremony on Sunday. He complemented his attire with black shoes at the swearing-in event held at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Nitin Gadkari- a go-getter and man behind India's mega push to road infrastructure
Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, known as the 'Highway Man of India', has been instrumental in the construction of national highways and new roads, serving as the Minister for Road Transport & Highways in the last two governments led by Narendra Modi.
Modi meets likely ministers in his new govt over tea
On Sunday evening, alongside Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, new faces like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu may join the Union Council of Ministers. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and others are anticipated to remain part of the government. Speculations abound about potential inclusions from Shiv Sena, including Prataprao Jadhav, and BJP, like C R Paatil and Jyotiraditya Scindia
Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick with victory from Nagpur
Nitin Gadkari wins Nagpur Lok Sabha seat for the third time, defeating Congress' Vikas Thakre by 1,37,603 votes in 20 rounds of counting.
Maharashtra election results 2024: Minister Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick as he wins Nagpur again
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari achieves hat-trick victory in Nagpur Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra. His cabinet partner Piyush Goyal also wins. Maha Vikas Aghadi leads on 27 seats in Maharashtra.
Nagpur Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Nitin Gadkari vs Vikas Thakre, who is winning?
Nagpur, known as India's 'orange city,' is a BJP stronghold in Lok Sabha elections. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari won in 2014 and 2019. The district has a population of 46,53,171 with a voter turnout of 54.70% in 2024.
Sanjay Raut claims Fadnavis, Amit Shah worked against Nitin Gadkari in LS polls; draws flak from BJP, Congress leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis worked for Nitin Gadkari's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. Raut alleged that Fadnavis had unwillingly campaigned for Gadkari when he realized he couldn't be defeated. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister will be replaced if the Modi-Shah government returns to power after the elections.
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